Music
diss
What does diss mean?
Specifically in music, to attack a rival in a track (a diss track).
"He dropped a whole diss aimed at his old label."
Origin
Short for 'disrespect,' coined in AAVE and hip-hop in the 80s and made everyday vocabulary in the 90s through rap battles and diss tracks.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'diss' mean?
It means to disrespect or insult someone, or an insult itself.
What's a 'diss track'?
It's a song made specifically to insult and attack a rival, a staple of hip-hop feuds.
Where did 'diss' come from?
It's short for 'disrespect,' born in hip-hop culture in the 80s and mainstream by the 90s.
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